Hawaii yesterday became the 15th state to allow gay marriage (including DC).  Or, to put it another way, 36 states continue to deny that gays are “people” entitled to the same rights as everyone else under the 14th amendment.

Illinois looks like it’s about to become the 16th, and apparently is just waiting for the governor to sign the bill.

It’s sad that we have to wait for states to vote to give these rights, but you also have to admit that this particular civil rights movement is changing fast and there’s no denying that it will ultimately be successful.

So here’s for a day of good news.